London Borough of Lewisham
In memory of the
168 people who died
and those injured
in the V2 rocket attack
that landed here
25th November 1944

Ceremonies:

The metal plaque was unveiling on 26 November 1994 unveiled by Gurbakhsh Garcha [Mayor of LB Lewisham] and Joan Ruddock MP

The London Borough of Lewisham Maroon Plaque marking the 65th Anniversary of the incident was unveiled on 25 November 2009 by Sir Steve Bullock, The Mayor of Lewisham

Wars Commemorated: Second World War

Press:Sunday Telegraph, 27 November, 1994.

Publications: Blake, Lewis; Red Alert The Story of South East London At War, 1939 – 1945. Published by the Author, 1992
Blake, Lewis; Bolts from the Blue, S.E. London and Kent Under V” Rocket Attack, Published by the Author, 1990
Deptford History Group, Remembering Woolworths.